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If you are in the market looking for a new car and have a budget of just Rs 5 lakh in terms of on-road pricing, worry not as you have about ten different cars to choose from. Ofcourse all these are hatchbacks and come with a petrol engine as well as an optional automatic / AMT in some cases. Four among the ten cars come from the house of Maruti which shows how stiff competition has become from other players in recent times. So which are these cars that can be purchased for less than Rs 5 lakh on-road, lets have a look. Do note that we haven’t included cars like the Omni, Eeco, Supro etc as they are more geared towards commercial usage. 1) Cars under Rs 5 lakh : Alto 800 Price: Rs 2.87 lakh onwards (on-road, before discounts)Current Offers: Upto Rs 30,000 cash, upto Rs 30000 exchange bonus (November)Versions under Rs 5 lakh: All This is the new age ‘M800’ of India – launched in 2000 as the replacement for the good old Maruti 800, the Alto 800 is … [Read more...] about Cars under Rs 5 lakh (on-road price) in India

Today is a big day for Skoda Auto India and its new boss, Gurpratap Boparai. Today, the Volkswagen Group company is expected to confirm 'India 2.0'. Press releases and interviews earlier have revealed the general direction of the India 2.0 plan, today we should get more details and a clearer sense of direction as Berhand Maier, CEO, Skoda Auto and India MD Gurpratap Boparai officially address Skoda's role in the Volkswagen Group India strategy going forward. Among the car car lines are the likes of the PQ25 platform-based cars like the Volkswagen Vento, Ameo and Skoda Rapid. And of course, the Volkswagen Polo with which Volkswagen began their Indian innings. So, India 2.0? Here's what we know. Skoda is expected to launch a slew of new models in India by 2020, using VW Group's ubiquitous MQB platform Skoda Auto India to push VW Group volumes in India Volkswagen India - the brand, not the group - has not had the success it aimed for in India so far. On the flip side, while Skoda has been … [Read more...] about Skoda set to announce India 2.0 plan today, take lead for Volkswagen Group volumes in India

Fuel prices in India continue to rise with another hike announced today. This the 15th consecutive day that the central government has increased the prices of petrol and diesel across the nation. Prices of petrol have touched a new high in Delhi and Mumbai with a litre costing Rs 78.27 and Rs 86.08 respectively. In Kolkata, the rate for petrol is 80.76 per litre while in Chennai, one litre of petrol will set you back by Rs 81.11. The price of diesel has also gone up with a litre in Mumbai costing Rs 73.64 while in Delhi, the same is priced at Rs 69.17. The Central Government has received flak for its inability to control the rising price of fuel in India. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stated that the Government is working towards a solution to curb the rising cost. He also said that the low production of oil by the oil-producing countries as well as the increase in crude oil prices is what's driving the prices up. The common man has been deeply … [Read more...] about Fuel prices in India at record high, petrol at Rs 86.06 per litre while diesel costs Rs 73.64 per litre

Following the launch of the new MINI Countryman in India earlier this month, the 2018 MINI 3-door, 2018 MINI 5-door, and 2018 MINI Convertible were launched in India today. The facelifted models were revealed back in January this year. The new MINI Hatch and new MINI Convertible feature subtle design revisions, new equipment and improved engines and transmissions. The updated models carry over the signature circular headlights but in a modified design. As an option, MINI offers adaptive LED headlights with Matrix function for the high beam. The new LED rear lights appear in a Union Jack design to portray the brand's British roots even more strongly. The 2018 MINI Hatch and 2018 MINI Convertible incorporate the new MINI logo that combines stylistic elements from the early phase of the classic Mini with a future-oriented appearance that focuses on the essentials. The new MINI logo is seen on the bonnet, the tailgate, steering wheel, central instrument display and remote control. MINI … [Read more...] about 2018 MINI 3-door, 2018 MINI 5-door and 2018 MINI Convertible launched in India

Last week, we mentioned the Indian government raised prices of petrol and diesel by 17 paise a litre and 21 paise a litre respectively which was the first hike in 19-days. However, the hike in fuel prices have not stopped since then and have now been increased further. The latest fuel prices as per today stand at Rs 84.70 per litre for petrol and Rs 72.48 per litre for diesel in Mumbai. This is the 10th price hike in the fuel rates from the one that was done on May 14, 2018. The alarming rate in which fuel prices are being increased has been an area of concern for the government as well. As reported by TOI, the Indian Govt. is looking at reducing the excise duty on motor fuels and is also working on measures to curb the harsh impact from the rising crude oil prices. It is being said that Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas might be making a statement to address this issue today. The rise in fuel prices are a result of "the unilateral decision of OPEC to reduce … [Read more...] about Fuel prices in India at record high, petrol reaches Rs 84.70 per litre while diesel priced at Rs 72.48 per litre